Machining

As the host of the CNC Router Tips podcast, Bill Griggs is well-known in the world of CNC routers, but now he's taken to machining harder materials with his PCNC 1100.

As a leader in compression spiral tooling, LMT Onsrud has expanded its product offering on two of its most popular compression tooling lines: the Polaris and Marathon Compressions.

Poco Graphite Inc., Decatur, Texas, added Marc Sanders to its EDM support team.

Rem Sales LLC, Windsor, Connecticut, the exclusive North American importer of Precision Tsugami machine tools, announced that 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of the Tsugami and Rem Sales partnership.

Marposs Corp. has announced its Ready2Probe software application to assist CNC users when programming cycles for measuring and checking components and tools using Mida spindle probes, lasers, TBD (Tool Breakage Detector) and VTS (Visual Tool Setter). Using simple-to-understand icons and menus, Ready2Probe assists users in commands and codes to generate the measurement cycle within seconds, based upon the machine tool part program.

CNC Software Inc. announces the release of Mastercam 2019. It is available for purchase. Mastercam 2019 was developed to streamline the manufacturing process from job setup to job completion. Mastercam 2019 increases machining productivity and reduces overall production costs with new 2D through multiaxis milling automation features, CAD and model preparation improvements, expanded 3D tooling, Accelerated Finishing and powerful turning and Mill-Turn enhancements.

The information and communications technology (ICT) and automotive sectors requiring graphite molds for glass end products and graphite electrodes present distinct challenges in terms of surface finish, precision, process reliability and productivity. GF Machining Solutions' high-speed Mikron MILL S 400/500 GRAPHITE and Mikron HSM 500 GRAPHITE are dedicated specifically to graphite machining, helping users master precision over time and meet their customers' expectations for flawless surface quality.

ZOLLER Inc. introduces the new ZOLLER »venturion«, a premium presetting and measuring machine for all kinds of tools. The »venturion« is made from the finest components to ensure ZOLLER users have a reliable machine to preset and measure all their tools for years to come.

Adding a CNC to a Blanchard grinder makes the machine easier to operate and maintain.

Grinding ceramics is unlike most other grinding operations. These superhard, brittle materials need a slow and steady hand.

Like it or not, Industry 4.0 is here. The networked nature of our cars, appliances and, yes, machine tools will only increase. Choosing to ignore that fact won't keep you from producing parts, but it could mean that at least some of those parts end up being produced at a more efficient, technologically savvy machine shop.